can i use this converter for a hair blower? i bought from usa 110v and want to use it in a 220v country.
20115
Yes, you can use this for 220v country. I am using the same converter for my heater in India.
20116
I live in a 220v country and have used it for my steam mop which is 110v. so yes you can used it for a hair blower. switch the adapter to 1875w mode for hair blower
20117
The manufacturers usually say that the converter cannot be used with hair dryer or iron type of appliance. I have never tried. If you're traveling where you'll be in a good hotel, most provide you with either hair dryer, OR have a converter to use with USA appliances. Some USA model hair dryers have switchable voltage (as do electric razors), and ARE able to be used with the converter- as long as the dryer is switched to the 220v setting.
20118
you can use the adapter for hair blower. there a switch on the adapter to specify the watt. use 50w mode for shavers or light appliances and use 1875 mode for blower use however if you keep 1875 mode for light appliances, it will not damage the appliance rather it might consume little extra power. On a safer side, please check the voltage requirement for your hair blower, it should be less than 1800 watt.
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I would not. It 'fried' a hair-dryer of mine and I don't think it's worth the risk. I've had other converters in the past that were considerably larger and more expensive with which I never had any problems.
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It seems to work in all countries. Make sure your hair dryer and DSLR charger can work with 110 or 220 volts. This is an adapter not a voltage converter. Laptops will be fine as they are almost all made to work with 110 or 220 volts.
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It depends on the current draw but I doubt it. I tried to use the device while in the UK to power my hair clippers (a 50W device). I could when plugged directly into the device but if I used an extension cord the clippers did not work due to the small voltage drop across the added cord. This indicates that the device, while converting voltage and frequency, does not pass enough current through the conversion. Your iron is a high current device so i doubt it will work.
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If you have a proper converter, you could probably use it without blowing it up. I have used hairdryers and curling irons with a converter on 220 V electrical outlets before. Since this is not a very powerful beater, it might not work as well on 220 V.
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Hi Virginia, This is NOT a dual voltage hair dryer. If you are traveling, the wattage in Europe is 220/125. To change the voltage you would have to purchase a very expensive and heavy voltage converter (which people used to do years ago before dual voltage hair dryers and other appliances). Two choices: one, buy a dual voltage here and then buy the various plugs for each country, or purchase a dryer in Europe which is not dual voltage, but only for European plugs. I purchased one in Paris and another in London many years ago, they work great. Good luck (Conair makes a cheap one that works) Hi Virginia, This is NOT a dual voltage hair dryer. If you are traveling, the wattage in Europe is 220/125. To change the voltage you would have to purchase a very expensive and heavy voltage converter (which people used to do years ago before dual voltage hair dryers and other appliances). Two choices: one, buy a dual voltage here and then buy the various plugs for each country, or purchase a dryer in Europe which is not dual voltage, but only for European plugs. I purchased one in Paris and another in London many years ago, they work great. Good luck (Conair makes a cheap one that works)
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She can IF her hair dryer runs on 220V power. If you plug in a standard 110V U.S. model hair dryer, the higher voltage will fry it. This is assuming India uses 220V, which I believe it does. You can find hair dryers in the U.S. that are switchable between 110 and 220 power. The Ceptics strip does not convert voltage, it only provides more outlets. So, whatever power source you plug it into (110 or 220), that is what you will get through the strip.
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No. It is not gong to work with 220V. The electrical current would be too strong and if you got a converter, you probably would use it too often to have that last.
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I installed it for 220V 60 HZ. I'm not absolutely sure, but think it would be fine for 50 HZ also. Possibly the blower motor would run slightly slower.
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If you simply plug your 120V hair dryer or curling iron into the wall in Europe with this converter, you will fry them instantly. It will only convert your US-style prongs to EU-style prongs. It will NOT convert the voltage from 240 to 120. You will need a transforming converter for that.
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You could if you had a 110/220 converter plug. It is a 2-prong plug. It is a nice unit. A bit cumbersome with its size/weight but does cut like butter on some of my toughest goats hair with proper adjusting blade with easy adjuster.
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I have no idea. My daughter is in Bulgaria and tried to use this converter but it broke. Thankfully it didn't harm the electrical item she was using. My suggestion is to wait and purchase the electronic toothbrush where you are visiting and then it will be on the "right current". She is studying abroad and it was suggested to her to purchase items like hairdryers, flat irons, etc in the country. Hope this helps.
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will this hair dryer work in dual voltage? 125-240v? in countries outside of America
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Overseas you can go to 2500 Watts (250 Volts x 10 Amps), BUT. if you have a 110 fold hair dryer and it is not dual voltage then you will blow it out without a transformer (aka convefrtor). http://www.travelchicks.tv/technology/travel-adapters-and-converters/ has a nice video explaining this.
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This item is not a convertor. If your appliance accepting both 220v and 110v you should be fine. You can probably see that on your power chord/unit, labeled "input".
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2 prong plug can be connected to the top of the adapter and a three prong or another 2 prong can be connected to the opposite side with universal plug. Please make sure that your hair dryer supports 220V before using it with this adapter. This adapter doesn't convert voltage.
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The plugs are pretty much standard with all converters. The converter is the main piece to the puzzle. This is thecomponent that reduces the line voltage from 220V to 120V , the U.S. Standard for hair dryers, curling irons etc.